Factory Reset before Lollipop?

[EA.Droyd]

I want to know if I should perform an FDR before I update to Lollipop. I remember in years past, it was said to be recommended to Factory reset before updating android operating system to the latest and greatest. I guess it was to guarantee a clean slate for the update with no residual issues from any rogue apps or previous OS bugs.

Is it still recommended and did most of the Turbo forum members here do it. I kinda hate to start over from scratch and don't want to lose any if my 360 watch faces, though I think I have that worked out. I just want a smooth experience.

Any thoughts or recommendations?

 

[kmf1]

Personal choice on the FDR before a major OS update. It certainly can't hurt anything, but if you do, don't have it automatically restore everything that you currently have. Add apps, etc. after updating to Lollipop. Then you will have a clean FDR.

 

[iiWoodstocK]

I didn't do a FDR before Lollipop even though I planned on doing one. (Small Orange Apple Kiwi hint, hint. Lol)

I did however clear cached app data prior to updating, then clearing the cache partition after the update. I haven't experienced any issues with Lollipop since I updated.

 

[EA.Droyd]

Personal choice on the FDR before a major OS update. It certainly can't hurt anything, but if you do, don't have it automatically restore everything that you currently have. Add apps, etc. after updating to Lollipop. Then you will have a clean FDR.

How do I keep it from automatically restoring everything? Can I pick and choose what is restored?

 

[kmf1]

Not sure that you can pick and choose, but you can uncheck Auto restore in Settings/Backup and reset/Auto restore.

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[EA.Droyd]

Not sure that you can pick and choose, but you can uncheck Auto restore in Settings/Backup and reset/Auto restore.

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I would need to do this before doing the FDR?

 

[bruben7886]

I would need to do this before doing the FDR?

Yep

 

[EA.Droyd]

Yep

Thanks, auto restore must be relatively new as I don't remember this option on earlier droids.

 

[Jonny Kansas]

Auto restore is a lollipop feature.

Personally, when I do an FDR with an OS update, I do it AFTER I install the update.

 

[kmf1]

You are correct JohnnyKansas regarding Auto Restore. I forgot that. Thanks.

 

[Jonny Kansas]

When I did a factory reset after updating my Note 4, you could tap check boxes at the beginning of the auto-restore to either install or not install apps that you previously had installed, but as I went through the list removing ones I didn't really want anymore, it was already installing and ended up continuing on. I reset it 3 times before I decided just to let it reinstall everything and I'd go through after and uninstall the ones I was ready to get rid of.

 

[94lt1]

I do my FDR after I do the install..or if I get a new device I check for any updates.. Make sure all is situated..then i do an fdr..some say its overkill..I say..you do what you do.. I'll do what I do..my devices always run flawlessly for the most part..With zero lag..